Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup
Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup features tender shreds of chicken, soft grains of white rice, and a light, savory broth infused with leek, onion, and thyme. It’s gently seasoned and soothing without being heavy, ideal for a cozy lunch or a simple dinner when you want warm, classic comfort in a bowl.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot; add chicken breast, leek, onion, carrot, celery, chicken bouillon, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it.
- 2
Return the chicken to the pot and stir in chicken broth and rice. Keep simmering, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 254.18 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 18.85 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 43.07 g 16%
- Total Fat 1.07 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 2777.74 mg High 121%
- Dietary Fiber 9.18 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 14.47 g --
- Added Sugars 9.92 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 116.22 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 660.79 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 33.48 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.03 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 254.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Cut Leeks. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup healthy?
- Comforting Chicken and Rice Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 254.18 calories and 18.85 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2777.74 mg (121% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.92 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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